ReelsMeals
by @jmqcooper · io.github.jmqcooper/reelsmeals
Find free public recipes; import links and plan meals from your cookbook. Private tools need a plan.
- Category
- Developer tools
- Connection
- Remote (HTTP)
- Tools
- 16 reported
- Status
- Online
Connect it to your AI
Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http reelsmeals https://reelsmeals.com/api/mcpClaude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps
Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):
https://reelsmeals.com/api/mcpCursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)
{
"mcpServers": {
"reelsmeals": {
"url": "https://reelsmeals.com/api/mcp"
}
}
}Tools it offers
16 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.
search_public_recipesUse this when someone wants a recipe, cooking inspiration or an existing recipe from a creator, without an account. Searches published ReelsMeals recipes. For the user's own saved recipes use search_my_cookbook instead.get_public_recipeUse this after search_public_recipes to read published ingredients and instructions. Cite reelsmealsUrl and the original creator/source. Does not read a private cookbook and does not invent missing steps or quantities.get_reelsmeals_setupUse this when the user asks to save or import recipe links, migrate saved Instagram recipes, connect their cookbook, or create a ReelsMeals account. Returns setup links and the agent signup protocol. Public recipe searchsearch_my_cookbookUse this when the user asks about their own saved recipes, bookmarked meals or personal cookbook. Search by dish, tags, maker or description. For general recipe discovery use search_public_recipes. Requires a connected alist_recent_recipesList the user's recently saved recipes in summary form.get_recipeUse this after searching the user's cookbook to read one of their saved recipes in full by its returned id. Preserve stored ingredients and instructions; cite reelsmealsUrl and the source creator. Use get_public_recipe fimport_recipe_from_urlUse this when the user asks to import or save a supported recipe URL into their own cookbook. It writes to the cookbook and may enqueue extraction. For an entire saved Instagram collection or many links, use get_reelsmeaupdate_recipe_tagsReplace the user's custom tags for a saved recipe.save_recipe_noteSave or replace a user note on a saved recipe.mark_recipe_cookedRecord that the user cooked a saved recipe, optionally saving a note.plan_week_from_savedChoose this week's dinners from saved recipes and replace the previous plan ingredients on the shopping list. Keeps typed items. Does not persist a meal plan.create_weekly_meal_planUse this only when the user asks to save a weekly dinner plan from their cookbook. It replaces the saved plan for that week, so confirm replacement first. For choosing dinners and updating only the shopping list use planbuild_shopping_listRead the stored shopping list, including typed items and basket ticks. An optional plan_id verifies ownership. Explicit recipe_ids preview ingredients without changing the list.get_kitchen_preferencesFetch household food preferences, constraints, equipment, and planning notes.update_kitchen_preferencesUpdate household food preferences, constraints, equipment, cooking goal, and planning notes. The ReelsMeals app edits the same record. Each list keeps up to 50 items; a new item longer than 80 characters is shortened, whget_agent_activityFetch recent ReelsMeals MCP tool activity for audit and replay.
Questions
What is the ReelsMeals MCP server?
Find free public recipes; import links and plan meals from your cookbook. Private tools need a plan. It is made by @jmqcooper and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.github.jmqcooper/reelsmeals. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.
How do I add ReelsMeals to Claude?
In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://reelsmeals.com/api/mcp. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http reelsmeals https://reelsmeals.com/api/mcp
How do I add ReelsMeals to ChatGPT?
ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://reelsmeals.com/api/mcp.
How do I add ReelsMeals to Cursor?
Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "reelsmeals": { "url": "https://reelsmeals.com/api/mcp" } } }
Does ReelsMeals work right now?
Yes. It responded when we last checked on 31 Oct 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.
What can ReelsMeals do?
It gives your AI 16 tools, including search_public_recipes, get_public_recipe, get_reelsmeals_setup, search_my_cookbook, list_recent_recipes. The full list is on this page.
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